BMO launches “Next Big Idea in Fintech” with the DMZ at Ryerson University

Around the world, financial services technology is evolving rapidly and the pace of change is accelerating.  Canada has become a leading source of new ideas, and BMO Financial Group wants to ensure that the next big idea gets the support it needs to make it a reality and benefit Canadian consumers.

 BMO today announced a partnership with the DMZ at Ryerson University that will help identify those innovative minds that will create these new technologies, and then provide support to their start-up enterprises.

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Mixyourwatch.com allows you to mix and match Apple Watch and strap combinations

While the availablity of Apple Watch is around the corner, there's still a lot of information we don't know about Apple's wearable. For example, what specific cases will look like with bands that are designed for other editions. The folks at Mixyourwatch.com have created a way to visualize various cases and bands. There's nothing like trying on an Apple Watch in store, but this service at least helps users get an idea of how their choices will look.

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Dyson’s $2.6 billion CAD investment in research to supercharge global growth

Dyson committed a $2.6 billion CAD (£1.5 billion) investment to future technology, including a $1.7 billion CAD (£1bn) for the research and development of new product technologies.  Dyson is developing four new portfolios of technology and will launch 100 new products around the world in the next four years. Hit jump for the full details.

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Google Canada adds new ‘Explore’ feature to Google Maps apps

More than search, Google is trying to give users options for exploration and finding relevant information based on location, time and context. As Google says, "the new ‘Explore’ feature helps Canadians uncover their surroundings with the tap of a button, whether they’re searching for a new lunch spot, travelling to a new country or wondering what time their train is scheduled to arrive." This is a convenient way to expand one's horizons beyond pure search. Hit jump for more details.

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